Tim Byrdak | Relief Pitcher

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Chris Cotillo of MLB Daily Dish reports that Tim Byrdak (shoulder) is now fully healthy and looking for a team to head to spring training with.

The 40-year-old southpaw missed most of the 2013 campaign while recovering from shoulder capsule surgery, but is now 100% and believes that he can help a Major League bullpen. He'll likely have to settle for a minor league deal with a spring training invite to prove himself, but could be a nice low-risk flyer for teams looking to bolster their bullpen. Mon, Feb 10, 2014 03:01:00 AM

Byrdak was working his way back from shoulder capsule surgery for most of 2013, but he managed to make it back to the Mets in September and plans to return for his age-40 season next year. "As far as competitiveness goes, Tim’s up there with anyone," said Byrdak's agent, Mike Mosa. "He’ll take the ball for you every day if you ask him to." The veteran southpaw may ultimately have to settle for a minor league deal, but he should compete for a bullpen spot somewhere in the spring. Wed, Nov 27, 2013 09:29:00 AM

According to Tim Dierkes of MLB Trade Rumors, a pair of teams have asked for the medical records of free agent left-hander Tim Byrdak.

The 40-year-old southpaw spent the majority of the 2013 season working his way back from offseason shoulder surgery, and only logged 4 2/3 innings at the big league level with the Mets in September. If healthy, he's proven in the past to be an effective situational lefty, and should be able to compete for a bullpen spot wherever he signs. Sun, Nov 17, 2013 09:57:00 PM

It took longer than expected for the 39-year-old lefty to work his way back from last September's shoulder surgery. He looked strong during his minor league rehab stint, posting a 1.27 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 24/13 K/BB ratio over 21 1/3 innings across three minor league levels. He'll function primarily in a situational role for the Mets. Sun, Sep 1, 2013 09:49:00 AM

Depth Charts

T.J. Rivera (elbow) expects to be cleared to begin throwing as soon as next month.

That would put him about five months removed from Tommy John surgery. The timeline for position players to return is faster than that of pitchers, but Rivera sees May as the most realistic goal at this time. He should contribute in a utility role whenever he's ready. Rivera owns a strong .304/.335/.445 batting line through 344 plate appearances in the majors.

According to Ken Davidoff of the New York Post, the Mets could place David Wright on the 60-day disabled list as soon as February 14.

The move would clear a spot on the 40-man roster, which could come in handy as the Mets make some last-minute additions. Wright, 35, has undergone three surgeries in the past two years and has been limited to 75 games over the past three seasons. He hasn't resumed baseball activities and appears doubtful to contribute with the Mets this season. He's still owed $47 million through 2020, though the Mets hold an insurance policy which covers 75 percent of his salary. If it's determined that Wright is physically unable to return, it's possible there could be some sort of settlement with the insurance company. However, it doesn't appear that an official decision regarding possible retirement is in any way imminent.

Mets GM Sandy Alderson said Wednesday that Michael Conforto (shoulder) likely won't be ready until the beginning of May.

Conforto needed major surgery in early September after tearing the posterior capsule in his left shoulder on a swing. He was sporting terrific numbers at the time of the injury (.939 OPS, 27 HR, 68 RBI in 109 games) and the 24-year-old outfielder carries a good amount of fantasy intrigue into the 2018 campaign, but there is obviously some risk that his rehab won't shape up as smoothly as everyone is hoping. Jay Bruce, signed to a three-year, $39 million free agent deal last week, will open the season as the Mets' primary right fielder.